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“We have tried everything possible to avoid cancellation of an event we have been proud to run over the last four years.

“The good news is the Pirate Weekend will go ahead in a village not to far away and steeped in maritime history.

“We hope the fantastic people who turn up every year and make this event what it is will join us on our adventure to Rhos-on-Sea.”

David Morgan and Laura who got married at the Conwy pirate weekend (Image: Steve Lewis)

The announcement has been met with disappointment from local residents and fans.

Facebook user Paula Louise Wimbush said: “Before long we will have nothing to look forward to, it’s a beautiful place and events like this make Conwy. Absolutely ridiculous. The food feast will be next.”

Guy Mair said: “I’m glad that Rhos has an opportunity but without writing it off, its clear it won’t have to same aura as medieval Conwy and the fab atmosphere around the pubs ... it just won’t be the same.

"Good luck to Rhos but such a shame for Conwy, I was looking forward to it this year...”